Issue - meetings

To deal with matters raised by members of the public resident within the Borough, of which notice has been given in accordance with the procedures relating to public questions, motions or petitions set out in Paragraphs 36 to 46 of the Council and Committee Procedure Rules in Chapter 4 of the Council Constitution.

(Details of any petitions notified or questions submitted by members of the public will be circulated at the meeting).

The Mayor reported that in accordance with the Council’s Petition Scheme set out in Chapter 12 of the Council’s Constitution, two public petitions had been submitted for consideration at the Council meeting.

Petition in relation to the future of Southport Market

The Council heard representations from Mr. Ray Owen of Haydock St. Helens who was the lead petitioner in relation to a petition submitted and containing 551 signatures which stated:

“We the undersigned believe there should be improved measures undertaken at Southport Market/Market Street for both existing and new tenants on the grounds of improving the local economy and for our local community neighbourhood here.”

Councillor Atkinson confirmed to Mr. Owen that she would meet with Market traders as and when requested to do so.

Members of the Council thanked Mr. Owen for making his representations.

RESOLVED:

That the petition be noted.

Petition in relation to car parking in the area of Oxford Road, York Road and Canterbury Close

The Council heard representations from Mr. Eric Beninson of Birkdale, Southport who was the lead petitioner in relation to a petition submitted and containing 510 signatures which stated:

“We the undersigned believe there should be improved measures undertaken at the Trafalgar Road Area, namely the Smedley Hydropathic Centre for both existing and new neighbours and stakeholders on the grounds of improving and maintaining peaceful and harmonious relations between all members of the local Community.”

Councillor Fairclough responded and confirmed that he would be prepared to meet with Mr Beninson to explore the issues.

Members of the Council thanked Mr. Beninson for making his representations.

RESOLVED:

That the petition be noted.